What Is A Family Rail Ticket?

The Family & Friends Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15.

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What is family ticket in train?

Family Ticket
It covers 1 or 2 adults travelling with children aged 5-15. Valid for unlimited travel, only excluding peak hours 06:31 – 09:29 Monday – Friday. Outside of these hours, including all day weekends and Bank Holidays you can hop on and off the train as much as you want!

How many adults can use a family railcard?

four adults
What’s more, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings. You don’t need to be related either, so it’s great for big fun days out. The great news is that if you’re with kids under 5, they travel completely free.

Can I travel on my own with a family railcard?

Can I travel alone with a Family and Friends Railcard? No, the minimum number of passengers required is two (one adult accompanying one child).

How many people does a family railcard cover?

four adults
The discount applies to all Standard, Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares and what’s more, up to four adults and four children can travel on one card, and they don’t even need to be related.

How do I get a free family Railcard?

To qualify for a Family & Friends Railcard, your group must contain at least one named Railcard holder and at least one child aged between 5 and 15 years. The maximum group size is up to four adults (aged 16 years and over) including the named cardholder(s), and four children (aged 5-15 years).

Who is dependent family member in railway?

Dependent relative when father is not alive-
Widowed mother residing with and wholly dependant on the employee. Unmarried or widowed or divorced sister. Brothers below 21 years of age.

Can 2 people use the same Railcard?

No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.

Does a Railcard cover more than one person?

Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.

Do both people need a Railcard?

The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.

Are family rail cards worth it?

The Family and Friends Railcard is a good option for those with young families, especially those outside London and the South East area as the restrictions on use during the morning peak don’t apply. This railcard allows a 1/3 discount for adults and a whopping 60% discount for any children travelling with you.

Can two adults use a Family and Friends Railcard?

Who can be a named Family & Friends Railcard holder? A: Any two adults can be named cardholders, and they can take up to four children with them. The second cardholder can be any adult that might spend time with your children such as a friend, grandparent, or childminder.

Can you have a Railcard on two phones?

You can store your digital Railcard on up to two devices at a time. If you want to add it a third, you will need to remove it from one of your existing devices using the steps descirbed above.

How many tickets can you buy with a Railcard?

You can purchase tickets for yourself and up to three adults travelling with you and they will also get up to 1/3 off their rail fare. Plus, you can take up to four children (aged 5 to 15 years) with you and save 60% on each child fare.

How do I share my family railcard?

You will need to click “Manage my Railcard” on the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, click on ‘Details’ under your active digital Family & Friends Railcard, then click on ‘Manage Digital Devices’ to request a new download code or manage the number of devices your Railcard is on.

Can my daughter use my family and friends Railcard?

If you have a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard, your child who has turned 16 can travel as long as the 1-year Family & Friends Railcard is valid. If you have a 3-year Family & Friends Railcard, your 16-year old can only travel as a child on the Railcard card until the day before they turn 17.

What are the benefits of having a Railcard?

Railcards allow you to save up to 33% off most rail fares, including discounts on Advance Purchase tickets. There are eight different railcards available. There are also a number of Regional Railcards – for more information please see the below links; 16-25 Railcard (previously Young persons Railcard)

Are 7 year olds free on trains?

Up to 4 children aged 5 -10 years old can travel free on the following Transport for London services when accompanied by an adult travelling with a valid ticket. Children travelling free do not require tickets and will be allowed through ticket gates by staff. The accompanying adult should use gates as normal.

Who is classed as a family member?

Spouses and domestic partners. Children (biological, adopted, foster or stepchild) Parents and legal guardians (or spouse’s parents) Siblings.

What is meant by dependent family member?

dependent family member means a parent, minor child, dependent child, or dependent sibling, including half brothers and half sisters and siblings gained through adoption, of either member of a couple who resides with the community spouse and who may be claimed as a dependent by either. Sample 1.

What is meant by Dependant family member?

Who are dependent family members? Children up to 18 years of age are, without restrictions, may be dependent family members. All other family members (e.g. children aged 18+ and the spouse and parents of a person liable for income tax) must meet special conditions outlined in the explanation of the markers of kinship.